Five keys for second half of season

Midway through the season, NittanyNation takes a look at the five areas on which Penn State will have to focus for continued success:

1. Shoring up the third-down defenseOhio and Virginia's recipe for a comeback was relatively simple: Target the middle of the field, especially the safeties, and convert 85 percent of third downs in the second half. The Nittany Lions have improved greatly since then, mostly by getting pressure (see: Temple) and mixing up about a half-dozen zone-coverage schemes. But the Nittany Lions remain one of the worst third-down defenses in the country. They're ranked No. 78 in the nation by allowing first downs about 41 percent of the time, and they'll need to continually improve in this area to go 4-2 through the next six games.

PSU's 46-Hour Dance Marathon Raises $13 Million

Penn State students participated in a fully student-run dance marathon, raising $13 million for families with kids fighting pediatric cancer, and ESPN's John Buccigross gave a nod to all the effort put forth for his 'Bucci's Star' segment.

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PSU's 46-Hour Dance Marathon Raises $13 Million

Penn State students participated in a fully student-run dance marathon, raising $13 million for families with kids fighting pediatric cancer, and ESPN's John Buccigross gave a nod to all the effort put forth for his 'Bucci's Star' segment.

Players Who Changed The Program

National recruiting reporter Jeremy Crabtree ranked the top 10 recruits who permanently altered the fortunes of their colleges. He breaks down the list with ESPN's Phil Murphy and picks which 2015 signee could join it.